Recent content by ChuckBJr

Bypass each safety switch one at a time and try again PTO, Brake, Seat - there searchable videos on most of these bypasses. Buy a multi-meter and TEST the ignition switch don't purchase until you have tested - Do all the free to cheapest and simple tests first as they are usually the cause...

I just picked up a new ZT1-50 with the Kawasaki FR691V engine. In the cub cadet owners manual it states to change the 'break in' oil at 5 hours but the manual is used for several models and I think some of them use different engines. The Kawasaki engine owners manual makes no mention of changing...

So many 'mechanics' (paid or shade tree) ignore the KISS principle - jump to conclusions without observing and testing adequately. I worked on my own motorcycles for many years and small engines as needed. Probably 95% or more of the problems are the easiest, simplest, cheapest thing to fix but...

You describe one of the running themes in the book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". The main character rides an old BMW airhead with his friend who owns one too. Apparently they need regular valve adjustments and other things and the main character is perfectly capable of doing the...

First Post - thanks for having me - I have a 1/2 acre FLAT lot and I move a 1000 lb Jetski on a trailer (with wide tires) about 150 ft (out and back) once or twice every month or so during the season (May-Oct). My wife and I were pulling/pushing it around for a year or two then I picked up and...